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Agentic AI in Supply Chain: Why Rate Data Readiness Is Key for Forwarders

· Source: globaltrademag.com

In short

Gartner forecasts that enterprise uptake of agentic AI within supply chain software will increase from 5% to 60% by 2030, dividing freight forwarders into those with AI-ready data and those still building infrastructure. The article emphasizes that AI must be integrated with a unified multimodal rate base to improve net margins, automate quoting, and enhance team efficiency. Real-world results from cargo.one show quotes processed 68% faster with 89% accuracy, highlighting the importance of rate data readiness for forwarders.

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Tags: agentic AI, freight, rate data, automation, multimodal, forwarders

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